A second registration session for the play groups will be Aug. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Both events will take place at the museum located at 678 Main St.

Jennifer Powell, president of the Children’s Museum, said the play groups give new parents the chance to meet other new parents and their children, make new friends and become involved in the community.

The play groups are for children 5 and under, she said.

“There are four sessions of play groups. They are each eight weeks,” Powell said. She said the play groups meet once a week, and the fee is reasonable. Families are charged on a declining scale, depending on the number of children they have, she said.

Play groups begin Sept. 4 and are held Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There also is one evening play group on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The Wilbraham Children’s Museum also has hours it is open to the public on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and in the fall on Wednesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

“This is an opportunity for young families and their children to meet each other. It speaks well for the town that such an opportunity is available,” Powell said.

It also is possible to schedule birthday parties at the Children’s Museum for a fee.

There is a playground in the back of the museum that has playground equipment for children under 5. It is surrounded by a fence and is safe for young children, Powell said.

Placement in the play groups is first come, first placed in the group. A wait list will be offered for each play group slot.

All caregivers are welcome to sign up children in their care. There are no restrictions on membership and discounts are given to multiple related children in the same play group.

Questions can be directed to Jennifer Powell at (413) 238-1925. The Wilbraham Children’s Museum also has a site on Facebook.